Terms & Conditions
Last Updated: January 13, 2026
Welcome to the website of The Story Continues: The Cortney Nowak Literacy Foundation (“Foundation,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). By accessing or using our website located at www.cortneynowakfoundation.org (the “Site”), you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions (“Terms”). If you do not agree with these Terms, please do not use the Site.
1. About the Foundation
The Story Continues: The Cortney Nowak Literacy Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization organized and operating under the laws of the State of Michigan, United States.
2. Use of the Website
You may use this Site for lawful purposes only and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to:
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Use the Site in any way that violates applicable federal, state, or local laws or regulations
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Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Site
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Introduce viruses, malware, or other harmful technology
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Use the Site to transmit or distribute unsolicited or unauthorized advertising or promotional materials
3. Intellectual Property
All content on this Site, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, videos, and software, is the property of The Story Continues: The Cortney Nowak Literacy Foundation or its licensors and is protected by United States copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may view, download, and print content from the Site for personal, non-commercial use only, provided you do not modify the content and retain all copyright and proprietary notices.
4. Donations
If the Site allows for donations:
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All donations are voluntary and non-refundable unless otherwise stated
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We make reasonable efforts to ensure the security of online donation transactions
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You are responsible for providing accurate payment information
Please consult your tax advisor regarding the deductibility of donations.
5. Third-Party Links
The Site may contain links to third-party websites for convenience or informational purposes. We do not control and are not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of any third-party websites. Accessing such sites is at your own risk.
6. Disclaimer of Warranties
The Site is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Foundation makes no warranties, express or implied, regarding:
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The accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the Site’s content
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The availability or uninterrupted operation of the Site
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The Site being free of errors, viruses, or harmful components
7. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, The Story Continues: The Cortney Nowak Literacy Foundation shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of or inability to use the Site.
8. Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless The Story Continues: The Cortney Nowak Literacy Foundation, its officers, directors, employees, and volunteers from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, or expenses arising out of your use of the Site or violation of these Terms.
9. Privacy
Your use of the Site is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which describes how we collect, use, and protect your information.
10. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Michigan, without regard to conflict-of-law principles. Any legal action arising out of these Terms shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Michigan.
11. Changes to These Terms
We reserve the right to modify or update these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting on the Site. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
12. Contact Information
If you have questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us at:
The Story Continues: The Cortney Nowak Literacy Foundation
P.O. Box 55, DeWitt, MI 48820
info@cortneynowakfoundation.org
